Thursday, August 27, 2009

Going to the Sun Road Glacier National Park

SWF
A really Favorite Drive.
One of the top 10 in the United States.
As listed by many magazines, and myself.

Click on the photos for a really magnificent vista !!

Lower section climbing out of the valley.
No travel trailers allowed on this road.


Middle section, well above the valley
Enlarge, and look at the pickup on the right,
for a sense of perspective.

These photos don't do justice to the scope of the view.

Near the summit


They have a magnificent Visitors Center
at the summit and some great trails.


Have you been there?
Leave a comment.

Note: all of these photos are "as photographed".


For other SWF posts,
see the SkyWatch site here.



Troy
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25 comments:

  1. DarylAugust 27, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Breathtaking .. really .. I love the first one because it really did make me inhale and go OH!

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  2. DewdropAugust 27, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I'd never get anywhere. I'd constantly be stopping to take pics... Awesomely scenic... wonderfully beautiful!

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  3. Mike's Travels August 27, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Look at that!! perfect landscape. I want to visit!
    My Skywatch

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  4. LindaAugust 27, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Absolutely stunning. I would love to see this for real, enticed by your photos.

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  5. annalarssonphotographyAugust 27, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Stunning shots!!
    I really love the first one - breathtaking!

    Have a great weekend :)
    Anna

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  6. Pearl MapleAugust 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful views, thanks for sharing this road trip with sky watch friday, it is really lovely.

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  7. Shelly CoxAugust 27, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous place. Like Heaven on Earth. Not to sound stupid though, where is this place located? I've never heard of it.

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  8. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 27, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Troy: Beautiful captures at the park, nicely captured.

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  9. EG CameraGirlAugust 27, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    It really is a beautiful place and I think your photos give a fine taste of what can be seen there. In fact, they make me want to pack my bags and head west right now. Well done!

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  10. Photo CacheAugust 27, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I'm salivating. What a landscape.

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 27, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    It does have have a really wide open freedom feel throughout the images. Great stuff.

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  12. eileeninmdAugust 27, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Great pictures Of Glacier Nat'l Park and the Going to the Sun road. I have been there and I just loved the place.

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  13. GaelynAugust 27, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Wow, I'll bet you felt like you were driving to the sun. What an awesome valley, nice sky too. No wonder it's no trailers. Magnificent!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    The earth is a beautiful place. Thanks for reminding me.
    JSM

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  15. LouiseAugust 27, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    This was the highlight of a month-long vacation when I was 16. I know I would love it more now. Your photos make me want to go now!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    GTTS Road is only one of the wonderful things about Glacier National Park - the very best, most beautiful park in North America. Forget Yellowstone or Yosemite - go to Glacier. It is so wild and desolate it is really only open to most of us during July through September. Before or after that, GTTS Road is closed usually due to snow! The drive is beautiful, but the hikes are magnificent. Try www.glacierparkchat.com for many more awesome pictures!

    Becky

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  17. ArijaAugust 28, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Certainly a HIGH road and wonderful scnery. Just the sort of trip we like. Lovely.

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  18. Doug TaronAugust 28, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    That's someplace I've always wanted to visit. Leon has been there several times, and we keep talking about visiting together. Your pictures are inspiring.

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  19. PappyAugust 29, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Raw, beautiful country isn't it? Great pictures. Pappy

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  20. Stacey OlsonAugust 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    I grew up not far from Glacier. and we used to go there every summer.. thanks for the wonderful memories

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  21. Bob JohnsonAugust 29, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Stunning images, I see what you mean about the size of the truck in comparison, very cool.

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  22. Kathie BrownSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Troy and Martha, what a beautiful place! I definately need to go here. I want to have that eagle's eye view of the sky and the valley below!

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  23. Brian BastinelliSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Hey guys- Great images from one of the most beautiful places on earth!!

    I love it there...Heading back in early OCtober CANT WAIT!!!!

    Great job as always!

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 4, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    What's the white smoke like things at the base of the moutnain at th elast photo?

    Do you walk to the Glacier?

    We have glaciers in New Zealand, and it is a long walk.

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  25. dev wijewardaneNovember 19, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    The images are fantastic. Would love to visit sometime.

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